Former England captain Ted Dexter passes away
Regarded as one of England's all-time greats, Dexter was a ferocious middle-order batsman and a handy medium pace bowler.
Sad news for the cricketing world.
— ICC (@ICC) August 26, 2021
England legend Ted Dexter, one of the greatest batsmen of his time, has passed away at the age of 86. pic.twitter.com/oXGnUAAJ4a
He played 62 Test matches for England between 1958 and 1968, scoring 4502 runs at an average of 47.89, with nine centuries and 27 half-centuries. He also picked up 66 wickets at 34.93 apiece, with career-best innings figures of 4/10.
Dexter was also lauded for his skills as a leader, having captained England in 30 Test matches.
After his demise, cricketers past and present paid tribute to 'Lord Ted'.
Such sad news .. Ted dexter was someone who always went out of his way to offer so much great advice to me & many others .. seeing him arrive for lunch on his motorbike & then sit & listen to him discuss all cricketing issues was always a joy .. #RIPTed
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 26, 2021
Hope England’s batsmen can put on a show today and that they play with the kind of grace and style and flair that Ted Dexter epitomised
— Mike atherton (@Athersmike) August 26, 2021
Ted Dexter has gone - boyhood hero, teacher and dear friend. He was one of the great players and did as much or more than anyone to drag cricket into the modern age. Charlie Watts and Ted, in the space of 24 hours - icons of the 60’s in very different ways - sadness indeed..
— Mark Nicholas (@mcjnicholas) August 26, 2021